Elly Kasim - ( Popsound PSY 112220 )

POPSOUND PSY 112220
ELLY KASIM
"Suara Minang"
Band: The Steps

 Langkisau - ( Nuskan Sjarief )                         
Kaparinyo                                          
Tananglah Sayang - ( Yasir Sjam )                         
Bareh Solok - ( Nuskan Sjarief )                         
Indak Kabarulang - ( Yusaf Rahman )                         
Simpang Ampek - ( Sjafyan Naan )                         
Ayam Den Lapeh - ( A. Hamid )                         
Mancari Sanak Sudaro - ( Yasir Sjam )                         
Dayung Palinggam - ( Karim Nun )                         
Kelok Sembilan - ( Yusaf Rahman )                         
Sayang Tak Sudah - ( Anas Yusuf )                         
Laruik Sanjo - ( Asbon M )             


Language: Minang or Minangkabau, West Sumatra, Indonesia and
Negri Sembilan, Malaysia.
Elly Kasim was their number one artist. Born 27 september 1944.
"Lankisau" has a kind of thriller-movie atmosphere.
This is one of Maz's favourites, the others are "Kaparinyo" and "Simpang Ampek"
"Bareh Solok" and "Ayam Dan Lapeh" other versions by this singer exist.
The Band "The Steps" existed since 1967 originating from Indonesia the went abroad, just to return in 1974. This album is from the Singapore-based Popsound label, probably 1970-71

Alwi - Nani Widjaja - ( Bali RBL 118 )

BALI Record RBL 118 ( Remaco 10037 - 10038 )
ALWI - NANI WIDJAJA
"1000 Lankah"
Band: " Zaenal Combo "
Conductor: Zaenal Arifin.

Nu Geulis              Alwi        
Gadis Teruna              Nany Widjaja        
Seribu Langkah              Alwi        
Adikku Sayang              Nany Widjaja        
Malapeh Hau              Alwi        
Sipaku Gelang              Nany Widjaja        
O Tolonglah              Alwi        
Burung Hantu              Nany Widjaja        


One of the oldest albums from the collection 1962-63 approx.
In those days the designers of the covers took care in making attractive covers
with photo-composition and drawing techniques.
1000 Lankah means 1000 Steps, the title of the third song.
Also to be found a song in Sundanese language "Nu Geulis"
" Malapeh Hau " in the Minangkabau language, but not with their music.
Instead a South-American rythm is added, which was populair in the fifties ( Mambo, Rumba, Cha Cha Cha etc. )
"Si Paku Gelang" is in old folk song, it is modernized.
In those days old songs from various regions were changed into a new style and rythm.
The song "Burung Hantu" originates from Holland and is known as "De Uil Zit In De Olmen"
which means " The Owl Sits On The Elm-Tree "
"Burung Hantu" can be translated is "Ghost Bird" which means Owl
The reason is clear. because
The Bird is active at night,
Its dwelling place often in old deserted buildings an towers,
It has strange staring eyes and cries uhu-uhu-uhu, frightening the people in the dark of the night.

             

Tetty Kadi - ( Remaco RLL 255 )

  
REMACO RLL 255
TETTY KADI
Band: The Favourites
Conductor: A. Riyanto

 Yang Penting Hatinya-( A. Riyanto )
Anakku Sayang-( A. Riyanto )
Terang Bulan-( Harry Toos )
Mana Janjimu-( A. Riyanto )
Tak Mungkin Kutinggalkan-( Harry Toos )
Cinta Monyet-( Is Haryanto )
Sebatang Kara-( Harry Toos )
Hidupku Sunyi-( Sony )
Rintihan / Aku Orang Tak Punya- ( A. Riyanto )


The cover is missing, the picture is from another recording, just in order
to embellish this post.
There is a dent in the record at the end of " Hidupku Sunyi " it is audible, alas.
The overall quality of the surface is quite scratchy, so I tried to remove the noise and pops with software called " DePopper " which cleans up a great part effectively.

The Serial Number of this record is RLL 255, there is another RLL 255 by Remaco also with songs by Tetty Kadi, so this number was issued twice,


Nice songs i.m.o. " Yang Penting Hatinya "  and " Terang Bulan "

" Tak Mungkin Kutinggalkan " reminding to another song.

" Rintihan / Aku Orang Tak Punya " sounds like a new experiment,

Hetty Koes Endang - ( Remaco RLL 424 )

 
REMACO RLL 424
HETTY KOES ENDANG
& KOES PLUS.

Hatiku Dan Hatimu - ( Tonny K. )                          
Jiwa Nusantara - ( Tonny K. )                          
Terang Bulan Yang Sedih - ( Yon K. )                          
Ayah - ( Tonny K. )                          
Nyanyi Disenja Hari - ( Yon K. )                     
Rayuan Palsu - ( Ks )                          
Cincin Permata - ( Tonny K. )                          
Aku Tak Kan Lupa - ( Tonny K. )                          
Bagai Mimpi - ( Yon K. )                      

The cover of this LP was originally intended for another record ( Pop Melayu with band D'Strangers ) this text was taped off so the cover could be used for this release.
On the label of the record itself is printed "Hetty & Dience Koes Endang". seemingly by a sister, but it is more likely this Dientje is jokingly invented to give name to the dubbed voice-over.
The songs are composed by the Koeswoyo brothers from the Koes Plus group.
All very nice songs, quiet and almost some country feel.
"Hatiku Dan Hatimu" ( My heart and yours )
"Jiwa Nusantara"(Indonesian soul.) "Nusantara" is a poetical word, In colonial times Indonesia was nicknamed "Insulinde"
"Ayah" ( Father ) The word "Ayah" for father is used in poetical text and songs only.
"Nyanyian Desenja Hari" ( A song at sunset )
"Rayuan Palsu" ( Fake Compliments )
"Cincin Permata" ( Ring with a jewel )

Rudy van Dalm

Rudy van Dalm and The Royal Rhytmics.
Produced by Funckler ( Artone ) records in Holland.
In the sixties many guitar bands with members originating from the ex-colony Indonesia were active in Holland. They were inspired by bands like "The Ventures"
Sometimes they used old folksongs from Indonesia like: "Terang Bulan" "Lenggang Kankung" "Burung Kakatua" etc. These songs were restyled so it could match their act.
This kind genre is called: "Indorock"
Rudy van Dalm, one of those Indorockers. This record is from 1963.

Ernie Djohan - ( Canary CLP 17008 )

CANARY RECORDS CLP 17008 ( Metropolitan Studios )
ERNIE DJOHAN
"Salam Tempel"
Band: Eka Sapta

Ada Yang Ganggu - ( Mus K. Wirja )                          
Cincin Yang Hilang - ( Lyrics- Robert Chang )                          
Kakek Mata Keranjang - ( Zakarya )                          
Titian Di Air Pasang - ( Lyrics- Indra JR )                          
Si Manis - ( Mus K. Wirja )                          
Surat Tanpa Nama - ( Jessy Wenas )                          
Salam Tempel - ( Jessy Wenas )                          
Hanya Dalam Bayangan - ( Lyrics- J. Tamujin )                          
Di Dalam Kereta - ( Lyrics- Robert Chang )                          
Awas Ketipu - ( Zakarya )                          
Tak Mungkin Terganti                          
Main Mata - ( Wedhasmara )             


One more song about the un-grandpa like
behaviour of an old man: "Kakek Mata Keranjang"
See also the previous playlist. ( nr.096 ).
"Titian Di Air Pasang" is a cover from "Bridge Over Troubled Water" ( Simon & Garfunkel )
"Hanya Dalam Bayangan" = "The Sound Of Silence" also from Sim. & Garf.
The four best songs are ( in Maz's humble opinion ):
"Kakek Mata Keranjang"
"Surat Tanpa Nama"
"Salam Tempel" and:
"Di Dalam Kereta" ( In A Train ) originally a Chinese song titled: "Zui Hou De Ye Kuaiche" ( The Last Night-Bus )

Tigadara Sitompul - ( Irama LPI 17584 )

 Riang ( P. Sitompul )                         
Historia De Un Amour                         
Satu Dua ( Titiek Puspa )                         
Majulah Pahlawan - ( P.Sitompul )                         
Sayembara - ( P. Sitompul )                         
Sabar Menanti - ( P. Sitompul )                         
Tinggalkan - ( Titiek Puspa )                         
Indada Siririton                         
Hujan - ( P. Sitompul )                         
Waktu Rembulan - ( P. Sitompul )                         
Teka Teki - ( Faried )                         
Tidurlah Buyung ( P. Sitompul )             

IRAMA RECORDS LPI 17584
TIGADARA SITOMPUL
"Riang Gembira"
Band: "Bubi Chen"
Conductor Bubi Chen.

On the cover of this record the Sitompul Sisters.
Their bulbous hairstyle typical for the early sixties, which made a girl look older.
In Europe this style was even more extreme, lasting till approx. 1967.
In the following years the straight hairstyle came back and a girl could just let hang her hair
down.
So far the description of the cover.
In this period other female groups and duo's:
Duo's : Rita and Nita, Pattie Bersaudara,
Groups 3 girls: Yanti Bersaudara, Trio Idali, and later afer 1970 The Reynettes and Trio Visca.
Groups 4 girls: Dara Puspita, this group became famous because the played their own
instruments and made tours to foreign countries als including Europe.
The songs on this record: just quiet songs. Among the best ones two compositions by Titiek Puspa. The song "Historia De Un Amor" in Latin American style. This also applies for the song "Indada Siririton", this song has lyrics in the Batak language, (?) I think.

Elly Kasim - ( Irama LPI 175107 )

IRAMA LPI 175107
ELLY KASIM
Band: "Arsianti"
Conductor: Adrianto

 Si Nona - ( Sjamsu Arifin )                         
Jumpa Pertama - ( Sjamsu Arifin )                     
Lintuah - ( Drs.Ben Oesman )                         
Terpaut Di Yogya - ( Wedhasmara )                         
Peuyeum Bandung - ( Sambas )                         
Furry - ( Zakarya )                         
Mufdiah - ( Zakarya )                         
Ranuangkanlah - ( Sjamsu Arifin - Djaini Dj.)                         
Seroja - ( Hs. Bawafi )                         
Abak Jo Amak - ( Zain Sjafei )                         
Pergi Kuliah - ( Zakarya )                         
Antah Lai Jadi - ( Sjamsu Arifin )                      

The portrait on the cover very "Low Key" photographed, like stills from an old "B" or "Film Noir" movie.
The songs on this record can be divided into 3 categories.
1: Songs in the Minangkabau Language and style: "Si Nona" , "Lintuah" , " Ranuangkanlah","Seroja", Abak Jo Amak" and " Antah Lai Jadi ".
2: A song vocalized in the Sundanese language and style, titled: "Peuyeum Bandung"
3: The remaining songs from this playlist: Just ordinary songs, most of them missing the deepness and impact of the songs from category 1 and 2, although composed by songwriters who later became famous for their fine songs.
The year of issue: somewhere about 1963

Tetty Kadi & Alfian - ( Indah SML 12031 )

INDAH record SML 12031
TETTY KADI & ALFIAN
Band: Vista
Conductors: Sani / Nana

 Mau Kondengan - ( Aman Doris )                         
Mengusap Bekas Tersentuh - ( Firdaus )                
Bulan Madu Indah - ( lyrics Surjadhi S. )                    
Si Dia ( Lyrics Is Haryanto )                
Musim Bunga - ( Wisjnu Mouradhi )                         
Ciuman Terakhir ( Lyrics Setiawan S )                         
Rada Rada Kumat ( Hamiedan M.N. Chani )                         
Malam Minggu Kelabu - ( Is Haryanto )                         
Pak Pos - ( Adryadie )                         
Mengapa Ini Musti Terjadi - ( Jasir Sjam )                    
Perubahan Hidup - ( Nus S. )                         
Jangan Kau Dekati - ( Jasir Sjam )        

6 songs in duet with Alfian, in 1970 already a long time established artist.
"Mau Kondengan" has a Jakarta flavor,
"Bulan Madu Indah" has Chinese or Japanese roots.
"Si Dia" is a cover version from the song "Help Yourself" by Tom Jones.
"Ciuman Terakhir" sounds a little familiar, but cannot trace it now.
"Rada Rada Kumat" is in the Melayu way.
The producers found a male companion to sing duets with her, maybe because of the great popularity of Titiek Sandhora and Muchsin who made record after record in that year. ( 1970 )

Ernie Djohan - Fontana PSY 112278

FONTANA PSY 112278
ERNIE DJOHAN
"Deritaku"
Band: Eka Sapta.
Record approx.1968?
Another one with the Eka Sapta Band.

Tak Berputus Asa - ( Ireng Maulana )                          
Kain Bugih - ( Jasir Sjam )                          
Pelipur Lara - ( Jessy Wenas )                          
Bukan Yang Dulu - ( A. Rijanto )                          
Si Gendut - ( Henky Firmansyah )                          
Terunaku - ( Jasir Sjam )                          
Hanya Untukmu Sayang - ( Tom R.S - Tati )                          
Lebaran Anak Muda - ( A. Riyanto )                          
Terimalah Kasihku - ( Tom R.S. - Tati )                          
Saat Kau Pergi - ( A. Riyanto )                          
Deritaku - ( Jasir Sjam )                          
Seperti Hujan Saja - ( A. Riyanto )             

"Tak Berputus Asa" - Hope is not gone - Composition by Ireng Maulana, one of the members of the Eka Sapta Band. Later on he became a Jazz musician.
"Kain Bugih" - A piece of cloth from the Bugis ? - Its in Minang language
"Pelipur Lara" She likes to sing, for comforting the painful heart. This kind of songs I like to hear, Ernie Djohan and the band are at their best in this kind of songs.
"Bukan Yang Dulu" - Not like before - Rather sad, but not depressing.
"Si Gendut" - The fat one - That is one of the "I know someone who...." songs. It is done with Jakarta words and accent.
"Terunaku" - My grown up ( ? ) She could go right to Nashville with this song, it sounds like it is created there.
Compliments to "Oom Jasir" ( Uncle Jasir )
"Hanya Untukmu Sayang" - Only for you, dear -
"Lebaran Anak Muda" - The Islamic New year, end of the fast period - The music is made oriental in this song so it suits with the content.
"Terimalah Kasihku" - Accept my gratefulness -
"Saat Kau Pergi" - The moment you went away - Riyanto did mostly the slower songs. I think he was at his best when he composed for Tetty Kadi.
"Deritaku" - My suffering -.
" Seperti Hujan Saja " - Like rain - The rain is falling and falling it lasts a long time. A long time also she's waiting for him. The melody is like children shouting names insults at each other.

Titiek Sandhora - Remaco RLL 019

MUTIARA MLL 019
TITIEK SANDHORA
Band: Empat Nada
Conductors Jadin / A. Rijanto.Walang Kekek - ( Gesang )                         

Pat Pat Gulipat - ( Wisjnu Mouradhi )                         
Permata Hati                         
Untuk Sayangku                         
Sakura No Hana                         
Cincin Pengikat                         
Tante Cerewet - ( A. Rijanto )                         
Jangan Sembarang Colek - ( Zakarya )                         
Sekelumit Cinta - ( Wedhasmara )                         
Pertemuan Sekejap                         
Ku Tak Sudi - ( Jasir Sjam )                         
Berat Budi Jasa - ( Jasir Sjam A. Rijanto )    


This record must be the seventh by Titiek Sandhora and dating from 1969.
Quite a mixed content regarding the genres:
"Walang Kekek" is Javanese and composed by one of the grandfathers of Indonesian music: Gesang Martoharono
"Untuk Sayanku" is a cover version of "Dear John"
"Sakura No Hana" originates from Japan.
"Cincin Pengikat" is categorized belonging to Mandarin Genre originally: "Hen Ni Ru Gu"
"Pertemuan Sekejap" could be of Chinese or Japanese origins.
"Jangan Sembarang Colek" funny lyrics and composed by Zakarya, who wrote songs in Melayu style.
"Ku Tak Sudi" has until now ignored a little by Mazef, but today, when uploading, he discovered that in fact its quite o.k. in voice, slightly lower than usual, the orchestration is also fine.
In the song "Berat Budi Jasa" she uses various vocal techniques in order to make this song emotional.

Arie Koesmiran - Mutiara MLL 104

 

MUTIARA MLL 104
ARIE KOESMIRAN
" Buto Galak "
Band Empat Nada
Conductors: Jadin / A. Rijanto
Songs: Various
Year: late 1971 or first half of 1972 ( ? )

 Surat Surat Anda - ( Is Harjanto )                         
Puk Ami Ami - ( Lyrics - Surjadhi S. )                         
Harapan Yang Suci - ( R. Maruti - Setiawan S. )                         
Jangan Coba Coba - ( Lyrics - D. Djufari )                         
Bila Kau Datang - ( Bujung Faisal )                         
Dikala Mabuk Cinta - ( Mukriadi )                         
Bunga Yang Indah - ( Lyrics - Setiadhi S. )                         
Peluklah Daku - ( A. Rijanto )                         
Ku Terkenang Selalu - ( M. Jusuf )                         
Buto Galak                         
Apa Yang Kau Inginkan - ( Lyrics - Arnys )                         
Dibalik Tirai Penjara - ( Hamiedan )             

The third LP album of this young singer and in my opinion the better one.
"Surat Surat Anda" ( Your Letters ) she gently thanks for the letters she's got from her audience.
"Puk Ami Ami" = originally "I'm going back to Indiana" by the Jackson Five, 1971
"Harapan Yang Suci" ( hope that's pure )
"Jangan Coba Coba" ( Don't try ) = originally "In the summertime, by Mungo Jerry, 1970
"Bila Kau Datang" ( When you come ) nice song.
"Dikala Mabuk Cinta" ( When drunk of love )
"Bunga Yang Indah" ( Beautiful Flower ) The song originates from Japan, original title unknown.
"Peluklah Daku" ( Embrace me )
"Ku Terkenang Selalu" ( I always remember )
"Buto Galak" This is a nice Javanese Oldie, the Band also is playing in a gamelan-like way, emphazing the regional origin of the song.
"Apa Yang Kau Inginkan" ( All you want ) The song is from sowhere else, but its origins are unknown at this moment.
"Dibalik Tirai Penjara" ( Behind the prisonbars ) a sad song.

Titiek Sandhora ( Remaco RLL 085 (

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REMACO RL 085
TITIEK SANDHORA
Band: Zaenal Combo
Conductor: Zaenal Arifin
Year: 1969

 Si Kumis - ( Mus K. Wirja )                         
Tak Kenal Cinta - ( Wedhasmara )                         
Teman Sekolah - ( Zaenal Arifin )                         
Perkenalan - ( Jasir Sjam )                         
Si Siti Jadi Penganten - ( Zaenal Arifin )                         
Kenangan Lama - ( Jasir Sjam )                         
Aku Ingin Bebas - ( Wedhasmara )                         
Aku Masih Sendiri - ( Mus K. Wirja )        

Her second LP album.
She was named "Sandhora" by her stepfather
after a place in Egypt, he was serving there as U.N. Military.
The singer introduced various voice-effects to express all kind of emotions.

Hetty Koes Endang - Nanang Qosim

REMACO RLL 448
HETTY KOES ENDANG - NANANG QOSIM
"Pop Malayu Basa Sunda Vol 4"
Band: O.M, Pancaran Bulan
Conductor Syafi'ie Glimboh

 Hideung Santen                         
Injit Injit Semut                         
Dibuat - ( Said Effendi )                         
Ayun Ambing                         
Hentje - ( Joko S. )                         
Keindahan Alam - ( Maruti )                         
Gembala - ( Oma Irama )                         
Katineung Ati - ( Megi Z.)                         
Jali Jali                         
Katresna - ( Nus S. )    

In the year 1973 and thereafter little effort was made by Remaco to design
artistic covers. Just a photo of the artist, front and back of the record covers
are the same.
Musical Genre: Sunda-Melayu.
"Hideung Santen" is the Sundanese version of "Hitam manis"
The songs "Gembala" and "Katresna" are more closer to the Sundanese style,
while "Dibuat" is closest to the Melayu style
At the first strokes of the song "Katineung Ati" the band is suddenly sounding orchestral
"Jali Jali" is from Jakarta. Her original version ( on another record ) is better.
The singer Nanang Qosim, also on this record with his mellow voice.

Ervinna - ( Indra AKL 065 )

Pasti Kembali - ( A. Rijanto )                          
Siapa Kubelum Tahu - ( Is Haryanto )                          
Hatiku Jatuh Padamu - ( Harry Toos )                          
Salam Sayang - ( Mus Mulyadi )                          
Sekedar Bertanya                          
Teman Jenaka - ( Is Haryanto )                          
Andaikan - ( Harry Nurdi )                          
Sahabat Lama - ( Mus Mulyadi )                          
Belum Seorang Jua - ( Is Haryanto )                          
Cinta Remaja - ( Harry Toos )             


INDRA AKL 065
ERVINNA "Teman Jenaka"
Band: Free Lance. Conductor: Yoel Crizal

Tetty Kadi - ( Remaco RLL - )

Tetty Kadi - ( Remaco RLL - )

REMACO RLL -
TETTY KADI
Band: The Favourites
Conductor: A. Riyanto

The record is missing its cover, I took another cover ( from which the record is missing )
and made a photo to enhance this blog.
The record is from about 1976, I think, maybe the last or one of the last
by the singer Tetty kadi, who started het career in 1966.
Exclusively with compositions by the band members of the 
favourites group: A. Riyanto, Is Haryanto, and Harry Toos ( Santosa )

Balada Seorang Minta Minta - Ballade of a beggar -
Tanpamu  - Without you -
Jujurlah - Be honest -    ( Nice song )
Sendiri - Alone -
Kenangan Desember - Memories of december -
Lagu Cinta  - Love song -
Derita  - Suffering -
Kini Kau Kembali - Now you are back -
Setetes Embun  - A dew drop -

IRAMA EP 33
RITA ZAHARAH
Band: "Simanalagi"
Conductor: Jules Fioole

 Surat Undangan - ( Jules Fioole )                         
Cai Kopi                         
Asal Ale Mau Nanti - ( C. Hehanusa )                         
Lamunanku - ( Sohar W. )    

It is an EP record, while in Europe and the U.S. on the contrary, the single 45 rpm records were populair, one song on either side.
Just imagine, put the ton arm with its needle precisely on the record, just in order to hear a song that lasted 2 minutes or so.
Not many records from this singer exist. This record is quit old, mid sixties I think.
"Surat Undangan" - Invitation letter.
"Cai Kopi" - Tea? and coffee -, it is in Sundanese. Interesting sound, like we' re in a cafe in Baghdad or Cairo.
"Asal Ale Mau Nanti" - If you can wait - Sweet sound from the Moluccas.
"Lamunanku" - My daydreaming. The song has some lazy hot afternoon atmosphere. Just imagine the sixties, at noon, the whole kampong is very quiet, everyone seeks shelter from the hot sun. you are in the bathroom, which is is above open to the sky and the outside world .The sunrays reflecting in the "bak mandi" ( water tub ) its You hear sounds like this from a distance, maybe a few houses away. Thats the feel of the tropics.

Mansyur S., Nanin Sudiar and others

Mansyur S. , Nanin Sudiar and others - Sunda

 Es Lilin                  Mansyur S.       
Batik Ti Tasik             Nanin Sudiar-Mansyur S.       
Minta Kawin             Nanin Sudiar       
Jing Gojir             Mansyur S.       
Pisang Goreng             Nanin Sudiar-Mansyur S.       
Jalir Jangji             Nanin Sudiar       
Dengkleng             Mansyur S.       
Ucing-Ucingan             Nanin Sudiar       
Paanteur-anteur Julang         Mansyur S.       
Rangda Jeung Duda         Nanin Sudiar - Mansyur S.       
Si Lengser Midang         Wanade - Sup Y.       
Tandur Jajar             Mustafa Wiriyat - Fifi K.       
Ngibing                  Mustafa Wiryat - Fifi K.       
Nobenok             Mustafa Wiryat - Sup Y.       
Bareng Kasawa             Mustafa Wiryat - Fifi K.       
UlaElo                  Wanade - Sup Y       
Pang Layar             Wanade & Sup Y       
Deuh Deuh             Panutan - Wanade - Fifi K.       
Ula Ala Eun             Mustafa Wiryat - Fifi K.       
Goreng Repok             Wanade & Sup Y.        

The cassette, probably from 1973 or 1974 is recorded from 2 previously relased LP albums, I presume.
LP 1, songs 1 to 10 on this playlist:
NANIN SUDIAR, MANSYUR S.
Band:Ilin's group
"Sunda Melayu"
Its called "Sundamelayu" but its not a mixture of these 2 styles, its different.
""Es Lilin" ( Ice Lolly. the cry of an ice vendor ) has a typical Sundanese sound it is a well known song to be found in many versions.
"Minta Kawin" is kind of a wordplay. First she sings: "Minta Kain" ( I want a piece of cloth )
later followed by "Minta Kawin" ( I want to marry ) sounds roughly the same, in the song the melody originates from the song "Sorban Palid"
"Pisang Goreng" = fried bananas, a delight
Most other songtitles are in Sundanese, which is rather unknown to me. "Ucing Ucingan is about a cat? "Batik Ti Tasik" = Batik
( printed cloth ) from Tasikmalaya ?

LP 2, SONGS 11 TILL 20 ON THIS PLAYLIST
WANADE & SUP Y.
MUSTAFA W. & FIFI K.
"Si Lengser Midang"
Band: Yukawi
Conductor: Mustafa Wirijat.
The name Mustafa Wirijat I had knowledge of before, he was also a composer.
"Tandur Jajar" is a nice song, nice voice of FiFi K., never heard of before, maybe a local star, in this period regional productions became more important, not all singers went to Jakarta to gain nation-wide fame. but just stayed in their own region.
All titles are in Sundanese. "Ngibing" I think, is a word for someone who is a long time guest with someone, without paying anything.

Inneke Kusumawati - ( Canary CLP 17005 )

 Naik Kuda                           Yasir Syam
Tinggalkan                           Tom R. S. -Tati
Mujur                                   Tom R. S. -Tati
Minta Izin                             Ireng Maulana
Kenangan Cinta Pertama      Ireng Maulana
Janjimu                                 Yasir Syam                 
Meidi Adikku                       Tom R. S. -Tati   
Kata Mama                           Mus K. Wirya   
Pantai Pasir Putih                 A. Riyanto
Doa Bagi Ibu                        Parlin K.       
Nasib Jaket Tua                    Parlin K.

INNEKE KUSUMAWATI
Band: "Eka Sapta"
( Ireng Maulana, Bing Slamet and Idris Sardi )
Good sound quality, recorded by the Metropolitan studios with their modern equipment.
The record is from 1970 or 1971

Naik Kuda  -  Horseback riding
Tinggalkan -   Left behind
Mujur          -   Lucky
Minta Izin    -   Ask permission
Kenangan Cinta Pertama   -  Remembering a first love -
Janjimu         -  Your promise  -           
Meidi Adikku  -   Meidi my little sister  -                
Kata Mama      -    Mama said -           
Pantai Pasir Putih       -   White sand beach -  ( nice song and orchestration )                
Doa Bagi Ibu     -   A prayer for mother -           
Nasib Jaket Tua    -  The fate of an old jacket -    

Melayu Songs - ( Ellya Khadam, Ida Laela and others

 Side 1:
Ratapan Anak Tiri             Tetty Kadi       
Magdalena                        Muchsin       
Kopi Susu                         Rifa Hadija - Nanang Qosim       
Marlina                             Mansjur S.       
Pengertian                        Ellya Khadam       
Untuk Wanita                   Muchsin       
Kakek Yang Lucu           Wiwiek Abidin       
Keagungan Tuhan           Titiek Sandhora       
Manusia Dan Peristiwa    Muchsin       
Di Gosok                         Anna Bahfen       
Ciumlah Bibirku              Elvy Sukaesih       
Ke Salabintana                 Anna Bahfen       

Side 2:
Tamasya Ke Tawangmangun         Lilis Surjani       
Khianat Cinta                                 Mansyur S.       
Harapanku                                      Ida Laela       
Katakan Saja                                  Wiwiek Abidin       
Insyaflah                                         Nanang Qosim       
Kembalilah                                     Ida Laela       
Tak Kusangka                                 Fauzi       
Bertaqwa                                         Ida Laela       
Cermin Kehidupan                         A. Kadir       
Ditinggal Pergi                               Ida Laela       
Bilakah                                           Nanang Qosim       
Mencari                                          Fauzi

 The photo of Tetty Kadi on the cover of this cassette is rather out of place because she is represented with only one song.
She was not a typical Melayu Singer.
This Cassette is full with Melayu styled songs, so a better title could be: "Aneka Lagu Melayu" ( all kind of melayu songs )
"Melayu" is not a sharp defined term.
Before the boundaries were set op there existed many kingdoms and sultanates which extended well over the borders between the present day South Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, East Timor and Indonesia. Malay or Melayu is a tribal identity in Malaysia, the Riau and the Lingga Islands and the East coast of Sumatra, the coastal regions of Kalimantan and scattered in many other places in Indonesia. They were the original speakers of Malay, which was later also used as a second language by other nations in the area.
In the 20th century the Malay language became a national language. In Malaysia it is named "Bahasa Melayu" and in Indonesia "Bahasa Indonesia" so these two languages are basicly the same. Its like the language spoken in Holland is called "Nederlands" and the language of northern Belgium is called "Vlaams" and have a lot in common. At least as people are not talking teir respective dialects, then the pattern changes and it becomes difficult for mutual understanding. The two languages are drifting apart maybe, for instance the modern everyday Indonesian is heavily influenced by all kind of dialect words from Jakarta.

Melayu in the way of singing is the cultural part: way of singing is influenced by Middle Eastern musical styles, because of early contacts with Arab nations and India. this style had already been a long time there but maybe not named "Melayu" but just a very common style in the above mentioned areas. After 1972 appeared many bands and singers who did Melayu songs also many who were originally not singing this genre. A few years late the Dangdut style evoluted from the Melayu style, more flutes and drums were added and the beat was speeded up. This genre became very popular and lasts on till now.
Many songs originate from the present Malaysia, the ones from India I think later, made populair by these Bollywood styled movies the people like those films with their colourful drama, dancing and singing. It was an escape for the working class who could spend a few rupiah in cheap cinemas.
Don't blame me if I cannot mention the originating countries of some songs. The composes are not mentioned on the cassette sleeve.
Its the same as in Holland, some songs considered "typically Dutch" by many people in fact originate from Germany or other countries.

The first song "Ratapan Anak Tiri" is o.k. and already discussed on another playlist where its oploaded from a LP record.
"Magdalena" by Muchsin this time alone, not with his usual mate Titiek Sandhora.
"Kopi Susu" ( Coffee, with milk ) is a nice one it originates from India but luckily they did not follow the way of singing from those Indian movies. There is also a version by Elly Khadam and Mansyur S. which is more close to the Indian way of singing.
"Marlina" by Mansjur S. shows already some transition to Dangdut, with those flutes and drums.
"Pengertian" ( Understanding ) by Ellya Khadam ( also known as Ellya M. Harris ), following the Indian way of singing, she recently died november 2009.
"Untuk Wanita" ( For women ) again Muchsin going solo.
"Kakek Yang Lucu" ( Funny granddad ) by Wiwiek Abidin. I like it. Its about the indecent behaviour of an old man at granddad age, with the unforgettable words:"Todays old men are not what they used to be"
"Keagungan Tuhan" ( The greatness of God ) a religious kind of song solemly recited by Titiek Sandhora.
"Manusia Dan Peristiwa" ( Mankind and Events ) Muchsin agan more dramaticly when he sings alone.
"Di Gosok" ( Rub it ) Its a nice one about the urgent need to take a bath,"it takes the itchy feeling away". Yes, indeed in those tropical countries one can become overheated and bathing is a relief. I like the song, cannot find more of this singer, she's unknown to me - alas.
"Ciumlah Bibirku" ( Kiss my lips ) its not a request, its a demand, with much sensualism like the previous song, its one of my favo songs from this list.Elvy Sukaesih became a famous Dangdut singer, then she was the "Queen of Dangdut" , Rhoma Irama was the king.
"Ke Salabinata" ( To Salabinata ) Another nice one by Anna Bahfen, I would like to find more of this singer, bit I think its hard to find more. Nice Instrumental also. Sadly the song is broken its of the end of the tape reel, Cut off songs occurred often in the cassette era.
"Tamasya Ke Tawanmangun" ( A Day Out To Tawanmanggun ) Don't forget to take a "Tikar" ( straw mat) for the picnic because the red ants are everywhere. "Tamasya" is a word I only heard in songs, never heard someone say "Hey let's go bertamasya, mostly one just says: "Ayo, kita pergi" ( C'mon let's go ) the song is by Lilis Surjani a well known singer from the sixties, many other songs to be found on this blog.
"Khianat Cinta" ( unfaithful love) by Mansyur S..
"Harapanku" ( My Hope ) Ida Laela. Not my cup of tea, its too Indian In voice, but maybe you like it.
"Katakan Saja" ( Only words ) by Wiwiek Abidin. I like her voice.
"Insyaflah" ( By the will of God ) Nanang Qosim is the singer, He is rather well know some more recordings can be found.
"Kembalilah" ( Come back ) again Ida Laela
"Tak Kusangka" ( I will not doubt ) By Fauzi. do not have other recordings from this singer.
"Bertaqwa" dont know the word, its taken from the arab, because there is a q in it. Many arab words used in Indonesia have a solemn or religious meaning.
It is sounding more like a prayer than a song.
"Cermin Kehidupan" ( Mirror of life ) by A. Kadir. He was the leader of the "Sinar Kamala" orchestra. The song sounds Arabic. Some artists on this playlist were of Arab ancestry.
"Ditinggal Pergi" ( Left to Go ) Ida Laela
"Bilakah" ( When? ) Nanang Qosim
"Mencari" ( Search ) Fauzi

The songs by A. Rafiq. Ida Laela, and Fauzi, ( they sound the most Indian-Arabic ) are probably taken from a record with the orchestra "Sinar Kamala" maybe other songs from this list were also previously released on LP records. As you can see from by the above songs some are spiritual and solemn, and others are very "down to earth

Titiek Sandhora ( Mutiara MLL 034 )

Orang Tua Enggak Akur - ( Hamiedan )                          
Hati Yang Mulia - ( Is Haryanto )                          
Si Jaket Biru - ( Zakarya )                          
Gang Senggol - ( Jessy Wenas )                 
Ibu Tercinta - ( Lyrics Setiawan S.)                          
Satria Pujaan -( Parlind - D. Djufari )                          
Mami Pilih Mantu - ( A. Rijanto )                          
Potong Padi - ( Lyrics - Surjadhi )                          
Menanti Teman Hidupku - ( Harry Santosa )                          
Putus Cinta Di Batas Kota - ( Jasir Sjam )                      
Belum Tentu Ya - ( Wisjnu Mouradhi )                     
Buku Harian - ( Mus K. Wirja )                 


MUTIARA MLL 034 ( Remaco prod: 12287 - 12288 )
TITIEK SANDHORA
"Si Djaket Biru"
Band: Empat Nada
Conductors: Jadin / A. Rijanto.

The 11th LP album of this artist issued by Remaco dating from 1969

" Orang Tua Enggak Akur "  - The parents do not agree -
" Hati Yang Mulia " - Noble heart -
" Si Jaket Biru " - The one with the blue jacket -   Composed in Melayu style by Zakaria
" Gang Senggol " - Senggol alley -    Sennggol, to touch someone accidentally, because the alley is very narrow.
" Ibu Tercinta " - Beloved mother -   A " Mandarin " song originally titled: " Ma Ma Hao "
" Satria Pujaan " - Noble sacrifice -     Another Melayu sound.
" Mama Pilih Mantu " - Mama find a man for me ( and a son in law for you )
" Potong Padi " - Harvesting rice -    A " Mandarin " sound, cannot trace the original
" Menanti Teman Hidupku "  - Waiting for a friend for a lifetime -        Nice song
" Putus Cinta Di Batas Kota " - End of a love at the outskirts of town -
" Belum Tentu Ya " - Not steady yet -
" Buku Harian " - Diary -

Yanti Bersaudara - Polydor 2399005

 Hariring Kuring                         
Sabilulungan - ( Mangkoko )                         
Tekad Pahlawan - ( Mangkoko )                         
Badminton - ( Mangkoko )                         
Leungiteune - ( Muslihat )                         
Rarakitan - ( Mangkoko )                         
Bandung - ( Mangkoko )                      
Sapunyere Pegat Simpay                         
Lembur Kuring                         
Bulan Dagoan                         
Gumbira - ( Mangkoko )                         
Yanti - ( Muslihat )             

POLYDOR 2399005 YANTI BERSAUDARA The band is not mentioned Mazef's favo "Badminton" The group is playfully diverting from their chorus discipline, adding good humoured Sundanese talking. An older version is in the collection; by Etty Bardjah, will be uploaded later. The most well-known songs from this record: "Leungiteune". "Sapunyere Pegat Simpay" "Bulan Dagoan". The songs are on various other playlists with Sundanese music All songs are set in typical Sundanese tone-scale. This record is from aprox. 1970

Tanti Josepha ( Remaco RL 068 )

Kembali - ( Enteng Tanamal )                          
Seiring Sejalan - ( Wedhasmara )                     
Kroncong Modern - ( Jessy Wenas )                          
Bernyanyi Dendang - ( Jasir Sjam )                          
Selamat Bahagia - ( Wedhasmara )                          
Milikmu - ( Jasir Sjam )                          
Jauh Darimu - ( Jessy Wenas )                          
Akuarium - ( Jessy Wenas )        


REMACO RL 068
TANTI JOSEPHA
"Si Pendatang Baru"
Band: "Buana Suara" Conductor: Johnny Swadie With Guest Star Enteng Tanamal ( Guitar )
 The record is from 1967 or 1968. Probably her first one, regarding the title which can be translated as
 "The newly arrived". On the photo of the cover its quite an arrival. Dynamic poses like depicted on this cover never to be seen on photos of for instance: Tetty Kadi.
 The other photos on this blog are from the magazine "Varia Nada" 1969. You can see the artist carrying a portable shop, probably borrowed from a passing by bread seller. After the photo shootings she was chased by a fierce, enormous turkey from a nearby village, so she ran away screaming, the beast still after her.
The turkey story is from an interview in the above mentioned magazine. If I remember well from reading other magazines: Tanti Josepha and Enteng Tanamal married a few years later

Elly Kasim - ( Mesra LP 21 )

Main Kim - ( Masroel Mamudja )                          
Minang Maimbau - ( Sjahrul Jusuf )                          
Dua Hati Telah Bertemu - ( Zaenal Arifin )                          
Indang Singguling - ( Sjamsu Arifin )                          
Bayang Salido - ( Adjis )                          
Dirantau - ( A. Basahil - Benny Faisal )                          
Ka Iyo Tenyeh - ( Masroel Mamudja )                          
Batu Manangieh - ( Pusako Minang Riak Talago )                     
Kunanti Di St. Balapan - ( Zaenal Arifin )                          
Tabik Matohari - ( Traditional )                          
Sahabat Lama - ( A. Basahil )                     
Jakarta Indah - ( Zaenal Arifin )             


MESRA ( by Dimita ) LP 21
ELLY KASIM
''Main Kim"
Band: Zaenal Combo
Conductor: Zaenal Arifin.
Main Kim = Playing "Kien" or "Kienspel"( In Holland )
at present named "Lotto" or "Bingo".
On the photo of the album cover: Elly Kasim shaking the drum with the numbers to be drawn.
The rattling sound to be heard in the title song.
Some other songs are "deep" Minang in orchestration.
The "Saluang" can be heard, a bamboo flute used in music from the Minangkabau region.
The three songs by Zainal Arifin are more like the regular non-Minang songs.
This composer achieved better on other recordings.
ATTENTION: The record is in bad condition.
Still it can be interesting for anyone who wants to make a hisorical survey of this music.

Song titles I could translate:
Main Kim - Playing Bingo
Dua Hati Telah Bertemu - Two hearts already met
Dirantau - Living abroad
Kunanti Di St. Balapan - I wait at the Balapan Station
Tabik Matohari - Goodbye sun
Sahabat Lama - Old friend
Jakarta Indah - Beutiful jakarta

Inneke Kusumawati - ( Mutiara ML 001 )

 

Band: Empat Nada

Year: approx. 1968

Tamasya - ( Jasir Sjam )

Anak Penakut - ( Mus K. Wirja )
Ayam Jantan - ( Jessy Wenas )
Tanda Mata Dariku - ( Mustafa Wirijat )
Apaan Tuh - ( Mus K. Wirja )
Gita Remaja - ( Sjamsul Bachri )
Bukan Milikku - ( Jasir Sjam )
Karena Seekor Nyamuk - ( Jessy Wenas )

Lilis Surjani ( Irama LPI 17597 )

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Untuk PYM Presiden Sukarno - ( Sutedjo )                          
Syair Lagumu - ( Titiek Puspa )                          
Sesal Diri - ( Faried )                          
Genjer - Genjer - ( M. Arif )                          
Berpisah Diteras St. Carolus - ( Wedhasmara )                          
Untukmu - ( Lilis Surjani )                      
Mawar Melati - ( Adikarso )                          
Telepon - ( Muslihat )                          
Muhibah - ( Titiek Puspa )                          
Putus Kasih Di Wisma Nusantara - ( Lilis Surjani )                     
Hurryku Sayang - ( Ainal )                          
Tidurlah - ( Lilis Surjani )                 

IRAMA LPI 17597
LILIS SURJANI
"Ia Tetap Diatas"
Band "Baju"
Conductor F. Pareira
Year of Issue 1962
Genre: Populair

The first song by Lilis Surjani ( 22 aug 1948 - 9 Oct 2007 ) is:
"Untuk Paduka Yang Mulia Presiden Sukarno" = "For the Sublime and Honourable President Sukarno"
It is a praise-song for Sukarno, the President then, The first, proclaimer of Independence ( 1945 )
Sutedjo, the composer was paid Indonesian Rupiah 1200.000 for it, but before he could spend it, new money was introduced,
The old money could be exchanged for new Rp. 1200 only, so his fee shrunk a thousandfold. For comparison this record bears a stamp on its cover: "Retail Price 100 New Rupiahs"
"Syair Lagumu" = "The Lyrics of Your Song" = Here she asks humbly to Titiek Puspa, who composed the melody, to make lyrics for it. She regarded Titiek Puspa as a an honorable senior sister in music.
"Sesal Diri" = "Self Reproach"
"Genjer Genjer" is another remarkable song. Its about poor people in East Java, who during the second world war suffered starvation and famine and were forced to eat Genjer, a kind of herb or weed growing along roads etc. So it is a song of pity. It could be heard also in socialist and communist meetings. After president Sukarno's abdication, the New Order under President Suharto was severe anti-communist, better not to sing this song anymore. On this record its just meant as a sad song, I think, it is vocalized in Javanese
"Berpisah Di Teras St. Carolus" = "A Goodbye at Saint Carolus" Saint Carolus Borromeus Hospital was built in the 1930's, then a state of the art hospital and situated at Jalan Salemba Raya, Jakarta.
"Untukmu" = "For You"
"Mawar Melati" = "Rose and Melati" A Rose is red and the Melati flower is white. "Red is for courage and white is for purity" she sings.It is a tribute to the national lag, red and white.
"Telpon" no explanation needed, you can hear it ring and the singer's voice: Hallo, who is it?
''Muhibah" = "Goodwill" , Its a goodbye song to a man who goes far away, with a task ( for the nation, maybe a military ) she agrees with his necessary absence and prays for his safe return. Nice "suspense-movie" intro sound.
"Putus Kasih Di Wisma" = "End of a Love at the Nusantara Building" Then one of Jakarta's highest building now overshadowed by much taller ones.
"Hurryku Sayang" A song of goodbye to a man going to the battlefield, again she proudly agrees with his absence.
"Tidurlah" = "Sleep" ( and I sing a lullaby for you )
All songs are solemn, dignified, The president would have liked it, as one day she was invited to meet him at his palace.